Cora Cornett Begley was born in Leslie County on March 6,1904 and lived there her entire life. She passed away on January 28, 2006 - just weeks before her 102nd birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Martha Baker Cornett, husband, Noah Begley, daughter Edna, five brothers and three sisters. Survivors include three sons, Rex Begley (Coleen) of Franklin, Ohio, Raymond Begley of Richmond, Indiana and Elmer Begley (Faye) of Wooton, Kentucky. Mrs. Begley is also survived by four daughters, Opal Fields of Hazard, Ruby McNew of Blountville, Tennessee, Ruth (Clyde) Hunt of Livonia, Michigan and Geraldine Elrod of Loveland, Ohio. Additional survivors include one sister, Mae Tucker, Howell, Michigan; eleven grandchildren, Sharon Catlin, Gwynda Sorrell, Dana Combopiano, Sonya Edelman, Eddie Begley, James Begley, Vorice McNew, Royce McNew and Bruce McNew, Gwendolyn Hunt and Fred Elrod. Also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends including her extended family at the Hyden Nursing Home. Services were conducted by Rev. Billy Joe Lewis at the Duane Walker Funeral Home in Hyden.

Elizabeth "Libby" Faulkner Turley

Elizabeth "Libby" Faulkner Turley, 81, of Daytona Beach, Florida (formerly of Hazard and Mount Sterling), died Sunday, April 2, 2006 in Daytona. She was the daughter of the late Drew T. and Prudie Smith Faulkner born February 11, 1925 in Barbourville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Daytona, the DAR and the Odd-Fellows. She was the former owner of both the Shamrock Motel and Turley Apartments in Daytona. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Turley on October 16, 1982; 2 sisters, Drucilla Faulkner Cannon and Nancy Ruth Faulkner and a brother, Bernard Faulkner. She is survived by 1 son, Robert Turley and his wife Patricia of Daytona Beach; 2 granddaughters, Stacy and Tracy Truley; other loved ones and dear friends who mourn her passing. Her funeral was conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home, Friday, April 7, 2006, with Rev. Tim Thompson officiating, burial in the Barbourville Cemetery. Casket bearers were her family and friends. Knox Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Harden Campbell

Harden Campbell, 96, of Line Fork, died Friday, April 7, 2006 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. He is survived by 1 daughter, Mary Sue Keith of Manchester; 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral was conducted Monday, April 10, 2006 at Brashear Funeral Home Chapel with Old Regular Baptist Ministers officiating, burial in the Whitaker Cemetery. Brashear Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Violet Campbell Jones

Violet Campbell Jones, 90, died Friday, April 7, 2006 at home. She was the daughter of the late John and Louise Noble Campbell. She is survived by very special loved ones, Dickie, Sandy and Rosetta Patterson, all of Lost Creek; 1 brother, Charlie Campbell of Michigan; 3 sisters, Jeanette Campbell Smith of Vest; Marie Campbell Vance of San Franciso, CA; Iva Mae Campbell Davis of Pom Bay, FL; host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral was conducted Sunday, April 9, 2006 at the Hunter Memorial Baptist Church in Lost Creek, with Rick Bolton, Roy Hodson and Don Blair officiating, burial in the Jones Family Cemetery in Lost Creek. Engle-Walker Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Bill Joseph

Bill Joseph, 73, of Leslie County, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006. Bill was the son of the late Alfred and Dora Hall Joseph. Bill is survived by his wife, June Joseph of Wooton; 2 sons, Bill Joseph, Jr and Sharon of Wooton; Jesse Joseph and Theresa of Hyden; 5 daughters, Barbara Smith and Hubert, Mallie Pennington and Jimmy, Wanda Pennington and Gillis, all of Wooton; Nancy Roberts and David of Hyden; Dora Huff and Ernie of Yerkes; 5 brothers, Elvin Joseph and Mary of Cutshin; Paul Joseph and Nola of Wooton; Bradley Joseph and June of Smilax; James Joseph of IN; Cletus Wells and Oma of Smilax; 5 sisters, Bertha Helton and Bill of Saylersville; Nannie Howard and Ello, Mary McIntosh and Ronnie, Emily Cummins and Bobby, Sarah McIntosh and David, all of IN; 5 grandchildren, Tina Baker and Bert, Chasity Lewis and John, Billie Sue Bowling and Wayne Ed, Matthew Joseph, Eric Pennington; 4 great-grandchildren, Madison Lewis, Haley Bowling, Kage Baker, Tayla June Lewis. Funeral was conducted Friday, June 7, 2006 at Engle-Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Logan Wayne Bowling officiating, burial in the Bill Joseph Cemetery in Wooton. Engle-Walker Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Chester William Chafin

Chester William Chafin, 20, died Friday, April 7, 2006 at the Hazard Medical Center. He was the son of William and Opal Allen Chafin of Hazard. He is also survived by 1 sister, Elizabeth Dawn Sumner and Travis Ray of Hazard; girlfriend, Kristal Jones of Hazard; 1 niece, Amanda Rae Ann Sumner of Hazard; grandmother, Ruby Chafin; great aunt, Opal Chaney; host of family and friends. Funeral was conducted Monday, April 10, 2006 at Engle-Walker Funeral Home with Orlo J. Fisher officiating, burial in the Upper Land Cemetery in Ary. Engle-Walker Funeral Home in chagre of arrangements.

Mary Lee Burnett Baker

Mary Lee Burnett Baker, 93, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Lassie Amanda Murray Burnett. She is survived by 2 sons, Charles and Sally Baker of Louisville; Mack and Lillie Baker of Hazard; grandchildren, Jeanne Baker Stinson of Brunswick, Maine; Ann Baker Sweeney of Louisville; Ellen Baker Finn of Bardstown; Mary Christina Baker of Hazard; 10 great-grandchildren, host of relatives and friends. Funeral was conducted Friday, April 7, 2006 at the Hazard First Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Sholar officiating, burial in the Baker Cemetery in Hazard. Engle-Walker Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Elbert Ray Campbell

Elbert Ray Campbell, 37, of Hazard, died Friday, April 7, 2006 atthe Hazard Medical Center. He was the son of the late Bernice Campbell and Cindy Campbell. He is survived by 1 son, Albert Ray Campbell of Grapevine; 2 sisters, Judy Carol Campbell of Grapevine; Addie England of TN; 1 brother, Gary Wayne Campbell of Grapevine; 2 nephews, Johnny Wells and Timmy England; 2 nieces, Rita Boles and Stacy England. Funeral was conducted Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Maggard's Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Dean DeMaris officiating, burial in the White Family Cemetery in Grapevine. Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Marion Rice Williams

Marion Rice Williams, 73, of New Castle (formerly of Hazard), died Saturday, April 8, 2006 at the Homestead Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late Ira and Oma Rice. She is survived by 1 daughter, Joan Good and Graham of Port Royal; 6 sisters, Iree Bowling of Saul; Esta Mae and William Gibson of Hillsboro, OH; Lilly and Edward Hoskins of Hoskins, OH; Ellen Griffith of Hillsboro, OH; Nona Carter of OH; Easter Payne of FL; 4 brothers, Hobert Rice of Columbus, OH; Tester Rice of Turners Station; Lester Rice of OH; Aster Rice of Saul; 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Funeral was conducted Monday, April 10, 2006 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Duncan officiating, burial in the New Castle Cemetery. Prewitt Newcastle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Martin Casey Jones

Martin Casey Jones, 52, of Dwarf, died Thursday, April 6, 2006 at home. He was the son of Ethel Jones and the late John D. Jones. He is also survived by 2 sons, Adam and Tim Jones; 6 sisters, Brenda Stacy, Midge Rigsby, Myrtle Miller, Gladys Bush, Lou Ella Smith, Lavonne Sturdivant; 5 brothers, James Gayheart, Mike Jones, Irvin Jones, Taylor Jones, Luther Jones; beloved friend, Jean Morgan; special friends, Mike and Lissa Davis, Tom and Stacy; host of nieces and nephews. Funeral was conducted Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Dwarf Baptist Church with Rickey Smith and Randall Short officiaitng, burial in the Jones Family Cemetery in Hazard. Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Franklin Delano Turner

Franklin Delno Turner, 69, of Hazard, died Thursday, April 6, 2006 at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. He was the son of the late Lige and Della Turner. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Juean Turner; 1 daughter, Sherri Della Wadsworth and husband Kenneth; 1 son, Dwight Franklin Turner; 3 sisters, Faye Grigsby, Betty Lou Cress, Evelyn Ann Turner; 3 brothers, Wilton Turner, Vernon Turner, Harold Turner; 1 grandchild, Zackary Kenneth Wadsworth, Funeral was conducted Saturday, April 8, 2006 with Masonic Rites at Maggard's Mountain View Chapel , with burial in the Ison-Morgan Cemetery in Letcher County. Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mossie Griffith

Mossie Griffith, 63, of Slemp, died Friday, April 7, 2006 at the Hazard Medical Center. She is survived by 1 daughter, Lillie Carol Griffith of Hazard; 5 sisters, Oma Clark and Delta Slemp, both of Slemp; Myrtle Fields of Viper; Alta Holcomb of FL; Evelyn Brashear of London; 5 brothers, Eugene Shepherd and Reuben Shepherd both of London; Hence Shepherd Jr., of Lexington; Marion Shepherd of Slemp; Herman Shepherd of Central City; 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Funeral was conducted Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Brashear Funeral Home with burial in the Community Cementery. Brashear Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Earl Eugene Begley

Earl Eugene Begley, 67, of Hazard, died Friday, April 3, 2006 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. He was the son of the late D.Y. and Pansy Hollon Begley. He is survived by 1 sister, Bobbie and J.C. Hammonds of Hazard; host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral was conducted Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Engle-Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. F. S. Ballard officiating, burial in the Resthaven Cemetery in Jeff. Engle-Walker Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

David Ibanex

David Ibanex, 41, of Hazard, died Wednesday, April 6, 2006 at home. He was the son of the late John P. Ibanez and Mary Teresa Bressi. He is survived by 1 son, Joshua David Ibanez and wife Sue of London; 2 sisters, Mary Ann Brandon and husband Greg of Clinton, OH; Rose King of Georgetown; 1 brother, John J. Ibanez and wife Susan of Danville; 1 grandchild, Peyton Ibanez. Funeral was conducted Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Maggard's Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Roger Wolfe officiating, burial in the Evan Cemetery in Campton. Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Mae Cornett Lovins

Margaret Mae Cornett Lovins, 90, of Bulan, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the Hazard Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late George Cornett and Isabelle Ritchie. She is survived by 3 daughters, Connie Clibern of Campton; Violet Bradshaw and Marie Stidham, both of Dwarf; 3 sons, David Lovins, Danny Lovins, and Oakie Lovins, Jr., all of Dwarf; 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral was conducted at the Dwarf Baptist Church with Rev. Cordis Hudson officiating, burial in the Lovins-Miller Cemetery in Dwarf. Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Eric Terry Christopher Estep

Eric Terry Christopher Estep, 20, of Jackson, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006. He is survived by his mother Evalee Turner and step-father Jerry Turner; 2 brothers, Randy and Kevin Turner; 1 sister, Jerrica Turner; grandfather, Marion Estep; special friends, Joe Spicer and Andy McIntosh; host of family and friends. Funeral was conducted Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Maggard Brothers Funeral Home Chapel with Chris Turner officiating, burial in the Estep Cemetery in Chavies. Maggard Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.